Big River Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 would have him back in a heart beat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conjo Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 3 minutes ago, Dokko said: The one that got away. Stupid release clause. Worse than demba's Understandable that he insisted on a release clause, and that he wanted to play regularly. I wish Benitez would have played him more despite the form Shelvey and Diame was in. It's a bit hypocritical since I haven't really been that fussed about Bruno not getting much game time due to an unexpectedly good midfield trio, but I guess the difference is when Merino was here, we had no chance on getting someone better in. If Bruno had gone into a hissy fit during this period and wanted out I believe we are now capable of getting someone equal or better in to replace him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palestoon Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Bruno, Big Joe and Merino.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 The last shirt I bought was his. A diamond. The away performance against Swansea had him as a more mobile Busquets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 This guy was an absolute joy to watch, so technically good. He’s still only 25, we should make his club an offer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Soft cunt couldn't wait to fuck off. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 He's not going to comeback. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 46 minutes ago, Thiago said: The last shirt I bought was his. A diamond. The away performance against Swansea had him as a more mobile Busquets. Awful dive in that game though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thiago Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 Nah grabs his arm. Embellished to draw attention. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 3 hours ago, Dokko said: The one that got away. Stupid release clause. Worse than demba's Even stupider he was benched. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 his form really dropped after his back injury and we were better with diame/shelvey at the time. if he'd worked at it in training he would have been back in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 10 minutes ago, huss9 said: his form really dropped after his back injury and we were better with diame/shelvey at the time. if he'd worked at it in training he would have been back in. Not sure his form dropped really did it? Just by the time he came back Diame was like peak Essien Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Jinx Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 An in form Willock is probably more effective but no doubt that Merino was a Rolls Royce of a player. Injury fucked him a bit and I’ll never know why Rafa didn’t fight more to keep him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 23 minutes ago, triggs said: Not sure his form dropped really did it? Just by the time he came back Diame was like peak Essien he never hit the same levels after his injury. definitley wasnt the same player in his first few games back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted March 15, 2022 Share Posted March 15, 2022 I cant really remember his performances after he came back, tbh. Though I obviously remember Diame's. I do remember thinking he should be playing more, though. Not sure if that was on merit or bias. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffee_Johnny Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 11 hours ago, HUGZ said: would have him back in a heart beat. Yep, we were far too scared to keep him, but we’d keep him in a heart beat now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormy Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Honestly don't think I'd take him at this point. I wouldn't say I bear a grudge toward him for leaving so soon, as I don't blame any player for wanting out during the Ashley era. But I can't shake the fact he skipped out on two separate clubs after a year each because he wasn't starting enough for his liking, rather than fighting for his spot outside of the few months he was required to with us simply because transfer windows forced him to. While that's his prerogative, what happens if he's at a club with genuine competition for places, which I hope we will have in the not too distant future? Is he going to sulk every time he loses his spot for a run of games? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir_9 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 (edited) Bloke left pretty rapid, you think he would even want to come back? You don't think we can currently do better than a player who left so quickly? Yeah he was decent for us and had a lot of promise but we can and should do better in terms of ability, as well as someone who wouldn't jump ship the minute they feel homesick. Folks are too romantic about the idea of this guy on here sometimes just because we "didn't see the best of him" - such is life, rather go for a new player than someone "finish unfinished business" who was here literally only 5 mins. Edited March 16, 2022 by Amir_9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 He left because he was homesick which is understandable, he'll not want to leave the Basque area. Also sociedad are pretty handy as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 10 minutes ago, neesy111 said: He left because he was homesick which is understandable, he'll not want to leave the Basque area. Also sociedad are pretty handy as well. The rumours over here were that his entourage made advances to both Athletic and Sociedad to come and get him. Benitez didn´t like the fact that his head was elswhere, he didn´t wnt to put in the hard work and therefore didn´t play him. Only find out these titbits after the fact... His only interest in Newcastle was using us as a stepping stone, could have been homesickness but that shouldn´t stop you being professional and giving your all? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzza Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 No way he is coming back to the UK. Tarnished reputation behind the scenes. is also known as a bit of a prima donna at La Real... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 He's been at Sociadad for nearly 4 years. I wonder how long he has left on his contract.....? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Just now, Chris_R said: He's been at Sociadad for nearly 4 years. I wonder how long he has left on his contract.....? 2025, signed a new contract. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 Doesn't seem like a realistic signing but, regardless, has he developed into the player we thought he might do? 11 caps for Spain in a decent Sociedad team suggests so but I haven't seen him play since whatever his last Newcastle game was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest neesy111 Posted March 16, 2022 Share Posted March 16, 2022 He's been good for them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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